Ryan has diabetes but has no trouble functioning. One day, his wife informs him that she is leaving him. Ryan suddenly develops terrible pain in his back, to the point he is unable to get out of bed. His wife agrees to stay for "a while" to take care of him. Ryan probably has
A) somatization disorder.
B) paid disorder associated with both psychological factors and a general medical condition.
C) body dysmorphic disorder.
D) pain disorder associated with psychological factors.

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Ryan's sudden back pain appears to be linked to the psychological stress of his wife leaving, suggesting a pain disorder associated with psychological factors.

Ryan Has Diabetes but Has No Trouble Functioning